Overview
- Heidi Klum confirmed on Monday that the season 22 finale of Germany's Next Topmodel will be broadcast live, saying “JAAAA auf jeden Fall” in an Instagram Q&A.
- ProSieben has started production for the 22nd season in Munich and says the new series will air in spring 2027 on the network.
- The decision follows a leak during the 2026 cycle when Harper's Bazaar subscribers received issues showing the winners early, a mishap Klum said ruined the contestants' moment and the viewer suspense.
- Last season's final was pre-recorded in Los Angeles to accommodate international guests such as Sharon Stone, Nicole Scherzinger and Demi Lovato, a choice that producers say raised the risk of early disclosure.
- Restoring a live final aims to protect the integrity of the result and the contestants' experience, though it may reduce flexibility for overseas celebrity appearances and location shoots.